Briefly: Localscope released for iPhone, PDFClerk discount

A new GPS application, Localscope, which provides users with information on locations around them has been released, while PDFClerk Pro has been discounted by 50 percent for the holidays

A new social data powered GPS application for the iPhone and iPod touch has been released by Cynapse. Localscope is designed to help users quickly explore a location, as well as share information with friends and family. The application collects information about a users location from a variety of sources including Google, Bing, Foursquare, and Twitter. Points of interest around the user are then displayed in a list view with realtime direction pointers and distance meters. Locations can also be plotted out on a map, or displayed through the use of augmented reality and the devices built-in camera. Localscope is currently available in the App Store at a price of $1.

PDFClerk Pro offered at half price for the holidays

To celebrate the holidays SintraWorks is currently offering a 50 percent discount on its PDFClerk Pro software. The sale will run until December 27th and can be obtained by using the coupon code "XMasNN50" at checkout. The software, which usually runs for $46, allows users to create and edit PDF documents to meet the specifications of print-shops. Tools for rearranging, rotating, adding, and deleting pages are included, along with options for managing hyperlinks and other annotation.

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